Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Training Should Get Underway In The Fall Of This Year
The first F-35 Lightning II Full Mission Simulator (FMS) system
has been delivered to Eglin Air Force Base's 33rd Fighter Wing in
Florida. Preparation and assembly is underway at the base's F-35
Integrated Training Center (ITC) for training to commence this
fall.
The Joint Strike Fighter FMS includes a high-fidelity 360-degree
visual display system and a reconfigurable cockpit that simulates
all three aircraft variants for U.S. and international partner
services. The system is the highest fidelity trainer in the F-35
pilot-training-device suite, accurately replicating all F-35
sensors and weapons deployment.
"JSF training technology brings a revolutionary new capability
to the joint services," said Col. Arthur Tomassetti, 33rd Fighter
Wing Vice Commander. "The smooth surface, high-resolution dome is a
dramatic improvement over legacy fighter simulators. The high
visual acuity and utilization of a significant amount of real
aircraft parts and source code will allow us to train a wide
variety of mission tasks previously not accomplished in simulators.
The F-35 FMS will be our primary pilot training device, and we are
anxious to start putting it to good use."
In all F-35 simulators, actual aircraft software is used to give
pilots the most realistic experience and allow software upgrades in
step with the F-35 development. Small group training events with
pilot and maintenance instructors are currently being held at the
ITC using maintenance, desktop and mission trainers.
"We are committed to providing the next generation of F-35
fighter pilots and maintainers with the most advanced training
systems in the world. The FMS is a key component in that
capability," said Joanne Puglisi, director of F-35 Training and
Support at Lockheed Martin Global Training and
Logistics.
The fully-integrated F-35 pilot-and-maintenance training center
at Eglin AFB, FL, will be home to a full spectrum of the latest
courseware, electronic classrooms, simulators and flight events. A
balance of skill and knowledge training is woven into the program
with interactive courseware, desktop simulators and high-fidelity
training devices.
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